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Cochlear implants have been available in the UK for over 20 years and are the only successful treatment available for people with severe to profound deafness. They can transform lives by restoring an individual's ability to hear and understand speech or help a deaf person hear for the first time. Pioneering research into the devices at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR) has improved their performance and led to changes in health policy by the UK's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
In the UK, ten million people experience hearing loss, 200,000 adults and children with severe or profound deafness may be helped by cochlear implants. While the operations are usually very successful, it is important to continue research into implant technology to improve their sound quality and to learn more about their effectivenes.
In 2009, surgeons in Southampton carried out the first operations to implant devices in both cochleas at the same time as routine clinical practice for children receiving implants. Results indicate that bilateral implantation is safe and helps many deaf children achieve maximum benefit from the technology. These advantages have been recognised by NICE which recommended the procedure for all suitable children. But how effective is it to implant two devices? The University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service was appointed to lead the National Paediatric Bilateral Audit to assess the procedure, which has been carried out on 900 children across the country so far, and draw up further guidelines.
The University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS) was established at the University of Southampton in 1990 to help severely to profoundly deaf adults and children. Since then, surgeons have implanted over 1000 devices. The centre is currently supporting almost 700 adults and 300 children with cochlear implants and more than 200 are using two implants. In 2005 we celebrated 25 years of service.
Staff at the centre believe that the treatment of both adults and children by the same team is a great strength. Feedback from adult patients gives staff valuable knowledge for working with young children who may be unable to explain exactly what they hear. It benefits from its close links with ISVR and its high quality research into the next generation of implants.
ISVR is renowned for its achievements in the development of cochlear implants. It combines academic research with practical work with patients and has helped more than 800 to regain their hearing so far.
Research continues to improve the quality of sound produced by implants. Earlier work by Professor Mark Lutman led to the award of a patent for his 'sparse representation technology' in 2009, together with investment from a major implant producer as well as a major European research partnership and grant.
USAIS is the lead organisation behind a national audit of bilateral implantation, set up to find out the success of this procedure, three years after its recommendation by NICE. These guidelines were informed by ISVR research and the decision to ask Southampton to carry out this work followed its successful research to determine the best age for children to receive implants.
At present, around 11,000 people in the UK use cochlear implants and operations are carried out on another thousand every year. ISVR researchers work tirelessly to improve the performance of the implants and understand how best to use them in adults and children. Researchers at ISVR are also well placed to audit the success of the cochlear implantation programme.
Helen from Chandler's Ford was delighted with the change in her 20 month old daughter Ella after her implant op: "I never thought I would hear her speak and say 'Mummy'. She was such a quiet child before the implant, but it has made all the difference to our lives."
John from Basingstoke had an implant after losing his hearing as an adult: "When a person goes deaf after 30 years of hearing you start to withdraw from life, but since the operation and switch-on I have gained enormous self confidence and have really come out of my shell".
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10 Great Alternatives to Conventional TV
It takes a committed husband and father to help the family make this decision. It's not easy for many of us. If you're someone who has never had a problem with TV, and your family doesn't waste too much time and money with it, then congratulations. If you're like I've always been, then it's a change that needs to be made.
But if jumping off the deep end scares you, maybe this list can help you chill. This doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing game, after all. No TV at all may be the best, but there are options to help you wean, or to help you get the addiction under control and make it simply another activity. There are lots of ways to tame the flat-screened beast in the corner of your living room without giving up on the entertainment.
1. Buy an Apple TV (or similar item, if such exists).
I know, I know--here I am preaching against consumerism and yet I'm plugging a product. The fact is, however, that this product is a wonderful tool to get rid of a lot of the clutter that TV brings into your house. Of course, it's stupidly expensive, but we had a good sized tax-return that year so we didn't feel so bad. Besides, with how much money we've saved on cable/satellite, it's paid for itself.
There are a few great things about the Apple TV. One is, you have to download every show you're going to watch. This means that you watch nothing without purpose. While it used to be easy to just flip on the TV for one show and then get sucked into hour after hour of mindlessness, you get to decide if it's worth th $1.99 to watch 20/20 or not.
Another great thing about it is the pictures. It takes the pictures from your computer and puts it up on the screen as a slide show. You can play music from your music library and have an ongoing slideshow of your family's trip to the Grand Canyon. This feature really is what our TV is primarily used for these days.
2. DVDs
If it's a rainy day and there's no way to go outside, we can break out the DVDs. They're cheaper than ever, if you know where to shop, and easy to get via renting through the mail. We buy DVDs of old cartoons that we enjoyed, though we're frequently surprised by the violence (Popeye never beats a guy up the same way twice!). But they are commercial-free and don't have nearly as many product tie-ins as so many of today's cartoons.
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If you're not sure where to hike, the 50 Hikes series has helped us out a lot. So has the 60 Hikes series. What the heck, knock it up to the 100 Hikes series if you're worried about getting your money's worth. And the American Hiking Society has lots of free info on finding hikes, too.
4. Gardening
Kids can get very involved in this activity. So can dads. It can be a lot of fun to search out the kinds of things you can grow in your yard and go for it. If you don't have space yourself, you can try and search out community gardens. Also, there are plenty of books that have very creative gardening suggestions just for outdoor play, such as Rickard Louv's The Last Child in the Woods.
5. Go to the Zoo
Again, you may need more than just the few hours after work for this one, but it's worth it. One of the worst things about TV is that it is all made up of second-hand experiences. Children learn much better through first-hand experience. I used to be on the fence about zoos because of animal rights. And while I still hate to see them caged, I've visted a number of rescue zoos and have seen the good of what zoos are doing. Plus, a show about an elephant can get my daughters watching for maybe five or ten minutes. Watching the baby elephant at the Houston zoo can be an all-day engaging activity.
6. Go to a Museum
We bought a family membership to the Museum of Natural Science. It was well worth the money.
7. Go to a Bookstore
I love libraries, don't get me wrong. But sometimes they're not the best places in the world for kids my kids' ages. A one and three year old are honestly just a little too loud for most libraries. On a rainy day, heading out to the big-chain bookstore is just what they need. Often these stores have things out to be played with and "stages" where the kids like to "dance." The problem with them is that products are often placed in very kid-accessible places that aren't books. They look like books, but they're really electronic toys. I work very hard to teach my children that there is a difference between toys and books. Many times they need my help in picking out a suitible book. But you know what? They need help with a lot of decisions, like what to eat for dinner, so don't feel bad telling them that you don't want to read them the Elmo book.
I also feel like I need to give a shout-out to the bookstore with the best ever kid's section, BookPeople in Austin. They have great books, puppets, and readings.
8. Make Cookies
Cookies are pretty easy and fast to make. It's engaging for my kids and promises a pretty nice reward at the end. I've also had a good deal of luck with them helping to make biscuits and bread. Of course, they have taught me that biscuits are better with chocolate chips in them. They're right.
There are lots of great recipies in the book The Art of Simple Foods by Alice Waters.
9. Pick up a guitar
Or other instrument. It depends on how old your kids are, but if they are old enough, you can learn an instrument with your child. I play 12 instruments with varying degrees of success. I've taught myself 11 of those. You can pick up an instrument for yourself and one for your child used or on Ebay and a book won't cost you much more. My daughters can't play yet, but they love to sing along with the guitar or banjo. And, honestly, if you've never played before, in one afternoon you'll be able to wow any toddler with your skills. You have plenty of time to get better.
10. Games
This is a no-brainer, I guess, but we often over look it. My girls are almost old enough for very simple board games, but they're not there yet. I'm telling you, though, you wouldn't believe how much fun they have with hide-and-seek. Remember that many of these games, board or otherwise, are very new to your kids. Watching them have fun is worth standing behind a shower curtain for a few minutes while they look for you.
Naturally, there are about a million more things you can do. Keep an eye out for more alternatives to conventional TV. Though many of these things take more effort than the sitting in front of the tube routine, you'll find that they're many times more rewarding. Plus, without TV, your days will spread out before you like a landscape; you'll wonder why you've thrown so many hours away.
4 comments:
- Enhance Life said...
What about Yoga, meditation? ;-)
More and more these days people find it difficult to live without watching television. The reality shows they have these days are very addictive!
- January 29, 2008 at 1:20 AM
- Sol Smith said...
yeah, I dig yoga and meditation, but I was thinking of things you can do with kids. Particularly, I guess, kids about the ages of mine. That said, my daughters love to copy yoga routines!
- January 29, 2008 at 7:14 AM
have you read "four arguments for the elimination of television"? i read it a long long time ago (pre-mommyhood) and was pretty blown away. at that point i had a small tv/vcr combo with no cable, and only watched tapes.
now we do have tv w a dvr.... i kept banjo away from tv for his first 2.5yrs then went to youtube/dvd on the laptop.... only in the last few weeks has he started watching real tv (although it's pbs so doesn't have real commercials).... unfortunately of course this means caleb (13m) is seeing tv at such a young age! :(
oh btw w/r/t the dora topic.... even though banjo has never seen dora on tv he went through a phase of being totally obsessed w her and would spot her image everywhere we went. the merchandise i hard to avoid, even walking outside - i have seen dora umbrella strollers!
- February 1, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Great sight! I see you live near Austin. My new favorite place is "Wild Connections", a small butterfly farm just off 290 West on the way out towards Drippings Springs. You can sit and relax while the kids watch butterflies and turtles. Then go on a short hike on their trails and picnic.
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It was just a matter of time before Tancredo dropped out of the race, and I think Huck's rise hastened the event.
My fear is that if I were to stay in this race my votes could be the factor in handing victory to a pro-amnesty politician. Friends, we have done too much, come too far and the stakes are too high to play that hand. And so I am ending my presidential campaign.But why Romney? Speculation at best, but it comes down to two things, a quid pro quo from Romney in the form of an executive office, or pragmatic politics, or... both. Here's Tancredo's stated reasons, which lend credence to the pragmatic approach from the WaPo link:
QUESTION: ... where you have pointedly criticized Mitt Romney, questioning many times whether he has flip-flopped on other issues, and also questioning whether his rhetoric on this issue (OFF-MIKE).
TANCREDO: Well, it is undeniably the fact that we have met, that we have talked, and that, you know, you've got to do this. Again, go through the criteria, establish exactly what it is that you are looking for in a president. And as I say, I am convinced that he will do the things he said he will do in the areas that I -- specifically in the areas that I pointed out.
And there are things that we still disagree on. But you know what? There are things that I wish I could have gotten all the candidates to agree with me on, and that's not there.
I mean, if you look at it the way I presented it; if you go through the criteria, I think you come to the conclusion -- certainly, I have -- that I believe he will now -- I believe that he'll do what he says he'll do.
I'm not asking him to do more. I'm not asking him to do things that he is opposed to. I'm just asking him, and I believe he will do the things that I have laid out here.
And remember that the last part of that criteria is very important -- "and go the distance."
I mean, somebody's going to win this race. You know, somebody's going to be the president of the United States. It's not going to be me. So, really, what you're looking for is that person that you can hope and pray that will carry on -- and I do that. I put my faith there.
I think Fred is more closely in agreement with Tancredo's immigration policies than Romney, and much to my and Fred's dismay, Romney looks more of a winning horse than Fred, hence the endorsement.
The deed is done, but I just wonder if Tancredo came to this conclusion on his own, or if it came after some Romney carrots found their way onto Tancredo's plate, especially given the very close race in Iowa between Huck and Romney.


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Maria Sharapova Hot And Gigantic Looking Like A Giant In The Incredible Shrinking Dress
We can't tell if this is a case of camera angles, depth perception or the fact that Maria Sharapova hot is an exceptionally tall woman, but in this photo her black gold mini looks extremely small for her.
In fairness to the tennis star, this Jay Ahr creation does feel like a tennis dress gone very, very sexy. The flared skirt is similar to ones we've see this fashion lover rock on the court, and the structured top has a very athletic feel, but the real vibe we get is baby in a skirt-attached bathing suit!
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Length (or lack thereof) aside, that's the real issue with this ensemble. It's too girly on the bottom for the hot, hot heat on top. It's like the blonde beauty is dressing out of two sides of her brain. One the international sex symbol for the stuffiest of sports and the other a sweet little dress lover who wanted to wear a gold party dress for her big day.
Their forces combined make Maria look like a very confused giant, albeit a gorgeous one. Nevertheless, Maria Sharapova knows how to draw a crowd. Having won the 2014 French Open women's title after defeating Romania's Simona Halep, the 27-year-old celebrated in style with a Trocadero photo shoot in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The Russian tennis star claimed her second crown at Roland Garros and fifth grand slam of her career with a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 victory on Saturday afternoon, fending off fourth-seed Halep's fightback to lift the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy in front of a packed centre court crowd.
The victory adds to her triumph in the same tournament back in 2012, and follows her 2008 Australian Open title, her 2006 US Open crown and her 2004 Wimbledon success where she burst onto the scene as a fresh faced 17-year-old talent.
With Wimbledon around the corner, Sharapova will be hoping to add a second crown at SW19 to her collection 10 years after last winning the tournament.
She said after the match: "I can't believe it. Seven or eight years ago I would never have thought that at 27 I would have won more titles at Roland Garros than at any other Grand Slam. This tournament means so much to me. It was a tournament when I was growing up that I wanted to win."
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Posted: 26 September 2017, 19:00
Subject: International Jury
Unfortunately, Jury member Francisco Vidal Maestre (ESP) has had to return home due to a family illness.
Dusan Vanický will replace him in the position of the chairman.
The International Jury will now be 4 persons as permitted by RRS N1.5.
The International Jury will have International Judges from two different national authorities and there will be no more than two from any one national authority. This means that the International Jury will remain properly constituted and there will be no appeal from its decisions.
Dusan Vanicky (IJ)
International Jury Chairman
Posted: 26 September 2017, 12:00
Subject: RRS 49.2 clarification
If the international jury observes boats where the crew before and after changing tack presses the lifelines to leeward while kneeling or standing and doing so the crews´ torsos is positioned outside the lifelines, the international jury will penalize this breach.
This is not briefly to perform a necessary task, boats acting like this clearly are in breach of RRS 49.2.
See Notice of RC #2 Subject 1. as well.
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SpaceX launch: Dragon spacecraft successfully launched to International Space Station (Video)By Angel Cuala on Oct 8, 2012 in Astronomy, Science •
The Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) successfully launched its Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, October 7, 2012, as shown in the video below. The CRS-1 mission marks the first of at least 12 SpaceX missions to the ISS for the cargo resupply mission with NASA.
SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launch
Image Credit: SpaceX.com
According to the announcement by SpaceX on its official website that day, the SpaceX cargo was launched at 8:35 p.m. ET and went off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, with the unmmaned spacecraft bringing supplies, including food and clothes for the Expedition 33 crew members.
The Dragon spacecraft, which is the only space station cargo craft capable of returning a significant amount of supplies back to Earth, is expected to be attached to the ISS on Wednesday, October 10 and will return to Earth on Sunday, October 28, 2012, bringing along scientific materials and space station hardware.
"We are right where we need to be at this stage in the mission. We still have a lot of work to do, of course, as we guide Dragon's approach to the space station. But the launch was an unqualified success." Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO and Chief Technical Officer, was quoted in the report.
As noted by NASA, the SpaceX launch is part of the least 12 cargo missions to the ISS through 2016, which is under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services contract, worth $1 billion. Dragon spacecraft is bringing a total of 882 pounds of supplies, including 260 pounds of crew supplies, among others.
Upon its return to Earth, NASA said that Dragon will bring home a total of 1,673 pounds of supplies, including 163 pounds of crew supplies, 866 pounds of scientific research, 518 pounds of vehicle hardware and other hardware; after spending 18 days being attached to the ISS.
SpaceX CRS-1 Launch to International Space Station
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Chris Mabey, Professor in Leadership at Middlesex University Business School. Chris has held a career-long interest in leadership development as a counsellor for a charity, as a practitioner with British Telecom and Rank Xerox, as a consultant, as an academic researcher, teacher and writer. Chris current interest is in the way business schools can contribute to ethical leadership in organisations.
Leah Tomkins was formerly Director of People Strategy for the UK Civil Service, and is an alumna of KPMG. Her research interests include philosophical approaches to organisation and leadership, emphasising the need to work across traditionally divisive boundaries between business practitioners and academics.
Tim Harle works at the overlap of business and faith. He is Programme Leader for Sarum College's MA in Christian Approaches to Leadership and a Visiting Fellow at Bristol Business School. He has worked in a range of companies in the service sector, and studied at INSEAD. His research interests include post-Newtonian approaches to leadership, and leadership in schools.
Jonathan Gosling, Professor of Leadership at the Centre for Leadership Studies, Exeter. His most recent book is Fictional Leaders: Heroes, Villains and Absent Friends (2013). He plays a significant role in the 'greening' of management education worldwide and is co-founder of the One Planet MBA. He worked many years as a community mediator and on other interventions inspired by psychodynamic perspectives on power and organizing. He is co-founder of Coachingourselves.com and is a sailor and parent.
David Knights is Professor of Organization Studies at Lancaster University and the Open University (UK). His research interests cover: management control, power, identity and resistance; gender and diversity studies; Financial Services consumption, education and regulation. He is currently researching academics and business schools, the global financial crisis, the body and embodiment, and veterinary surgeons.
Peter Simpson is Associate Professor in Organisation Studies at Bristol Business School. Throughout his career he has held a range of leadership roles and consulted to senior managers on strategic change. He studies leadership through the theoretical lenses of complexity, spirituality and psychodynamics and has published widely in this field. One of his current research projects include the BA/Leverhulme funded 'Group Decision-Making in Times of Crisis: Promoting Peace Dialogue Processes after "The Arab Spring"'.
Mervyn Conroy is co-director of the MSc Leadership for Health Services Improvement modules Leadership in Context and Applied Leadership Learning at Birmingham University. He has worked in NHS mental health services as a clinician, manager and researcher. His research and consultancy over the last decade has focussed on leadership ethics, sustainability of health service reform and connected health and social care communities.
Andrew Henley is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Institute of Management, Law and Information Science at Aberystwyth University, having previously been the Head of the School of Business and Economics at Swansea University. Between 2009 and 2012 he was director of the LEAD Wales programme for Welsh entrepreneurs. He has written and published extensively on ethics, leadership, entrepreneurial motives and characteristics, and on regional economic development issues. He has served in a range of policy advisory and consultancy roles in the public and private sectors.
Peter Case is Professor of Organization Studies at the University of the West of England. He also holds a part-time position as Professor of Management and Organization Studies at James Cook University, Australia. His research interests encompass leadership studies, organisation theory and philosophy, organizational ethics, and international development. Peter's books include: Worldly Leadership (with S. Turnbull, G. Edwards, D. Schedlizki and P. Simpson, 2012: Palgrave), and Belief and Organizations (with H. Höpfl and H. Letiche, 2012: Palgrave). He is a fellow of the Leadership Trust Foundation and holds editorial board positions on several journals, including: Leadership, Leadership & the Humanities and the Leadership & Organizational Development Journal.
Hugo Gaggiotti holds a DEA in Management Studies from ESADE Business School and a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Barcelona. His research takes a constructionist perspective on organizing, most recently exploring the connections between professional culture, imagination, memory and management practices. His main methodological approach is organisational ethnography through longitudinal studies applying narrative and discourse analysis.
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Synopsis: In a future United States under the power of a charismatic leader, everyone gets the Mark at age thirteen. The Mark lets citizen shop, go to school, and even get medical care-but without it, you are on your own. Few refuse to get the Mark. Those who do . . . disappear.
Logan Langly went in to get his Mark, but he backed out at the last minute. Now he's on the run from government agents who will stop at nothing to capture him. But Logan is on a mission to find and save his sister, Lily, who disappeared five years ago on her thirteenth birthday, the day she was supposed to receive her Mark.
Logan and his friends, a group of dissenters called the Dust, discover a vast network of the Unmarked, who help them travel safely to the capital city where Lily is imprisoned. Along the way, the Dust receives some startling information from the Markless community, opening their eyes to the message of Christianity and warning that humanity is now entering the End of Days.
When the Dust finally arrives in the capital, it seems that all their careful planning is useless against a government that will do anything to bend its citizens to its will. Can the gentle words Logan has found in a tattered, banned Bible really stand against the most powerful military the world has ever known? Can Logan even sacrifice his own freedom, choosing to act through faith alone?
My thoughts: Considering that book one, Swipe, was less gripping, I enjoyed Sneak a great deal more. Catching the reader back into the story took a bit of time (about 50 pages or so), but it speeds up again quickly. The plot was thought-out and executed extremely well. True to his name, Angler did wonderfully in delaying the introduction of Biblical text and warnings, drawing in and hooking many readers in book one to consider what it says about the future in book two. The line of events leading to book three is very real, very believable. It's quite frightening, really.
The characters were much better this time around, in my opinion. Angler did well in stressing the real-life consequences of what each had done earlier, not just their good intentions. They each experience growth in trust, caution, and a grasp of what they are up against. The way it's heading, the ending of this series is promises to be a cunning match.
*This book was provided free by Thomas Nelson, in conjunction with Team Novel Teen. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions expressed are my own.*
My rating: 4 stars
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End of the Road Festival 2018Thursday 30th August to Sunday 2nd September 2018
Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5PT, England MAP
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accommodation currently £195 for the weekend, tiered tickets
The dates for 2018 are confirmed as Thursday 30th August to Sunday 2nd September.
Started in 2006, the organisers' aim to "organise an intimate festival with our favourite artists, and with a friendly and relaxed feel", and they only book artists that they personally like, which makes the line-up on offer far more interesting than many other festivals. The festival often has quiet/atmospheric acts and the audience respectfully listen in silence.
The End of the Road Festival has 4 main music stages, disco ship, a cinema tent, comedy, workshops (for both adults & children), a healing field, art installations, literature talks, a hidden library and piano in the woods, a games area with table tennis, skittles, and more.
They also pride themselves with providing quality food and drinks, including a good selection of local ales as part of a beer festival.
The headliners have been confirmed as Vampire Weekend, Feist, St Vincent, and Yo La Tengo,
Other acts playing include:- Ezra Furman, Jeff Tweedy, John Cale, Fat White Family, Oh Sees, Gruff Rhys, Julia Holter, Mulatu Astatke, Ariel Pink, Destroyer, Omar Souleyman, Big Thief, (Sandy) Alex G, James Holden & The Animal Spirits, This is the Kit, Hookworms, Idles, Shame, The Low Anthem, & many more.
For the full details including day & stage splits please see the line-up page.
For details about the comedy, literature, cinema, and other entertainment, please see the news articles.
Tier 4 tickets are currently on sale, priced as follows:
Adult weekend: £195
Youth (aged 13-17) weekend: £150
Child (aged 6-12) weekend: £75
Child (aged 3-5) weekend: £45
Infant (aged 0-2) weekend: free (but needs ticket)
Campervan/caravan: £85 - £110
Car Parking (pay on arrival): £10
An installment plan is also available which allows you to reserve a ticket for £45.
Early entry Thursday
End Of The Road will be allowing early entry to the festival on Thursday 30th August when camping and some parts of the festival site will be open on Thursday afternoon. Festival goers can arrive, set up camp, spend the evening finding their way around and enjoy some limited musical programming, and be ready to hit the festival when the entertainment starts on Friday.
The festival is family friendly and will also have a programme of workshops for both children and adults, with sessions that carry on longer into the evening. The Workshops area expands to 6 venues with nearly 100 activities to choose from for both adults and children.
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|Tending the Global Garden
Author: Elizabeth Pennisi
Source: Science Vol. 329, 10 September 2010
Description: By sorting out plant names and growing threatened species, botanic gardens try to do their part for plant conservation.
|The Challenges of Creating a Botanical Garden
|The role of botanical gardens in climate change research
Authors: Richard B. Primack and Abraham J. Miller-Rushing
Source: New Phytologist (2009) 182: 303-313
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In the northern metropolitan region (NMR), the number of reported family violence incidents increased from 11,586 in 2014-15 to 12,149 in 2015-16. In 2015-16, on average, 234 incidents of family violence were reported to police, every week.
In 2015-16, family violence was the context for about half of all assaults and related offences (53%), 49% of all abductions and related offences and 61% of all stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour in the NMR. 41% of all sexual offences were perpetrated as part of family violence.
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This spice blend of Bengal, in eastern India, consists of whole seeds of cumin, black mustard, fennel, nigella, and fenugreek in equal amounts. If you aren't accustomed to Indian spice mixtures, you might want to start with a smaller proportion of fenugreek — perhaps one-third as much as the other spices — because in large quantities it adds a bitterness that some people find unpleasant. This blend is not ground, but is heated in ghee or oil just before using to release the flavors of the seeds. The dry seeds can be stored for at least four months in an airtight container away from light and heat.
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I finally had enough.
It's one thing to spend time on Electronic Arts' Star Wars Battlefront forums, dealing with the lunatic fringe of gaming, or people who sometimes don't seem to understand basic communication, critical thinking–or even reading skills. But it's quite another to read a piece on the site of a reputable publication such as Forbes Magazine (who knew they cover gaming anyway?) that leaves you wondering if the author spent any time playing the Star Wars Battlefront 2 Multiplayer Beta at all.
I'm looking at you, Paul Tassi. On October 13th, three days prior to this writing, Forbes posted an article by Tassi regarding the thank-you message on the official Battlefront 2 site to fans who played the Beta. In it he makes several assertions that are just so flat-out wrong that I could not let it go past without saying something. There will probably be a podcast episode about this. Heck, I might even post a video to my under-utilized YouTube channel. That seems to be where all the gamers go.
From the outset the title of his piece is simply wrong on the face of it: 'Star Wars Battlefront 2' Reveals Sweeping Changes After The Beta's Pay-To-Win Accusations. I am certain Mr. Tassi is not unfamiliar with a Beta; people play an early version of the game, testing the gameplay and presentation, while the developers test server traffic, fielding feedback of all sorts on how the game performs, then the developers identify those things which need to be fixed or changed prior to launch.
The first assumption one must make going into it is that there are going to be changes after a Beta. The two key terms here are 'sweeping' and 'after'. First of all the changes are not 'sweeping', in fact, they don't spell out any particular change to the crate system at all. The title also suggests that the only reason they are making these changes is because of the accusations that the game is 'Pay-to-Win'.
While there are two paragraphs which indicate some things that the developers are looking at changing, the part of the post which Mr. Tassi quotes from are in a section introduced with the following:
"We know you have a lot of questions about Crates and progression, so we want to clarify a few things, as the complete system was not in the Beta and will continue to be tuned over time"
Not to sound pedantic and a little like Captain Obvious here, but when someone uses the word 'clarify', that usually means that what follows is already true, and that someone is unclear on it, not that it will be true in the future once it is changed. In other words, these are the things which are not changing, yet the construction of the article seems to insist that these are the very changes to be made.
- There are many things you can earn in the game, including weapons, attachments, credits, Star Cards, Emotes, Outfits and Victory Poses.
The phrasing of this is unclear. The implication is that "earn in the game" means just through playing and hitting milestones, but the beta did not have any kind of real XP or leveling system, so playing the game might also mean…playing the game enough to earn loot boxes. This may get clarified as we go.
The phrasing "earn in the game" is not unclear. Later in the piece, which you will see below, he quotes the thank-you post which outlines exactly what is in the Crates. During the Beta, each class had two weapons, one of which could be upgraded with attachments that were readily available with crafting parts. This isn't the first time where I begin to wonder whether or not he actually played the Beta, or at least question the amount of time he put into it.
Crafting parts generally were awarded within crates, however, and I can imagine that someone could purchase enough of the premium currency (called Crystals) to gain a bunch of crafting parts in order to craft all the attachments of a given weapon. However, sometimes the attachment wasn't much of an advantage at all. On my Assault class, I was able to purchase a grip which improved the stability of the second weapon, which possessed a higher fire rate, but the damage was so much better with the default weapon, I preferred it to the one I could modify.
The only class which had a second weapon with an attachment that improved its damage any was the Officer, who could craft an attachment to his burst-fire pistol that provided slightly explosive ordinance. It was by no means as powerful as the Explosive Shot card in 2015's Battlefront, and the Officer tended to be a liability in a firefight most of the time anyway, so it was not a game-breaking advantage.
- As a balance goal, we're working towards having the most powerful items in the game only earnable via in-game achievements.
This is…good, but I'm wondering what they view as the most powerful items in the game. I'm thinking of those 40% health, 20% fire rate Star Cards. The problem with those, however, wasn't just that they were found in loot boxes, but that they existed at all as once utilized, however you get them, stacking them on top of each other can easily create a huge power imbalance among players.
This impression seems largely based on the Starfighter Assault mode. What he is claiming is best expressed in a piece he wrote on October 8th:
This system also raises the question of what happens when a new player shows up six months down the road and enters a game where not only are they a new player, but their enemies are stacked with 10% increased damage, 30% lower cooldown and 20% increase fire rate Star Cards while they have almost nothing. How can they even compete at that point?
This seems largely based on the Interceptor Class starfighter, which in its native state possesses a weapons system which overheats very quickly and does minimal damage. What does a 30% better cooldown equate to for a system which overheats within 4 seconds of sustained fire? A full 1.2 seconds. Not exactly overpowering, is it? Let's say one hit from your Interceptor does 50 damage. 10% increased damage is… let's see, I have to do the math on this… move the decimal over to the… left, I think… carry the 1… ah, yes! 55 damage. Hooray for you. How can new players ever compete with that astounding ability? By simply being a better shot, that's how.
Other Star Cards could be upgraded to improve the explosive spread of your Detonite Charge from 5 meters to a whopping 6.5 meters. Gasp! That might actually kill two opponents rather than just one! The misinformation and fear mongering over this 'Pay-to-Win' nonsense is simply astounding. There is no 'huge power imbalance among players'. Not even close.
- Crates will include a mix of of Star Cards, Outfits, Emotes or Victory Poses.
I don't recall getting any outfits in the beta, so that's new. The implication here is a ratio of 3:1 cosmetic to power-based items, though that was certainly not how things played out in the beta, as the drops were mostly Star Cards or equipment.
Yes, of course getting outfits is new. He says this as though it is some remarkable revelation. What we know of the game prior to launch is that certain preorder customers will receive skins for Rey and Kylo Ren from The Last Jedi. The extent to which we will receive new skins for other classes remains to be seen. However, I don't see how there is any implication of a "ratio of 3:1 cosmetic to power-based items", because players will know that they also received credits and crafting parts in crates. This is a strange conclusion to draw from the limited information provided.
- Players earn crates by completing challenges and other gameplay milestones, or by purchasing them with in-game credits or Crystals, our premium currency.
I don't see how this is changed from what we saw in the beta. I guess free crates for hitting milestones is a new addition, but it's still utilizing the crate system.
I suspect he doesn't see how this is changed from what we saw in the Beta because this isn't a change. Players received a Daily Crate each day they logged in; a Starter Crate per class each time you played a particular class; and with every 1,000 credits, the opportunity to purchase a crate. At an average of 180 credits per round, it took about six rounds of gameplay to purchase a crate.
Progression was slowed in Beta, and Credits were capped at 180 per match. It will be faster in the full version.
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) October 12, 2017
Given that the credits earned per round were capped (I earned 270 a couple times with some successful hero play–maybe a Beta bug), one can imagine players will earn the credits to purchase Crates at a rate commensurate to their ability and achievements. There were also daily achievements during the Beta. Now, whether or not these yield Crates directly, or the credits with which to purchase them, the effect is the same.
Another telling quote is this: "but it's still utilizing the crate system." With this, Mr. Tassi reveals that he is predisposed against any kind of loot crate system whatsoever.
- If you get a duplicate Star Card in a crate, you will get crafting parts which you can then use to help upgrade the Star Card of your choice.
Was there really not a dupes-give-you-crafting-parts system in place in the beta? That's kind of a no-brainer for a loot crate system like this.
I do not purport to be any kind of gaming journalist, but I did say at a Holiday Inn Express once, and I played this Beta extensively. I logged 15 hours on Day 1 alone. Any player giving cursory time to this Beta should have realized that duplicate cards did not yield crafting parts.
A big issue with the beta imo is that the progression is almost completely randomized since crafting parts are so rare [1/2]
— BattlefrontUpdates (@SWBFUpdates) October 6, 2017
The community at large realized this at least two days in, and I'm certain there were players who realized this before I or Battlefront Updates did. How is the author surprised by this? I can only think of one reason.
- And lastly, you have to earn the right to be able to upgrade Star Cards and unlock most Weapons. You can only upgrade or unlock them if you have reached a high enough rank, which is determined by playing the game.
Now this is a pretty major change. It seems weapons are being pulled out of crates and are unlocked the old-fashioned way, by playing with a specific class. And you must rank up to reach the higher levels of unlocks on your Star Cards, and rank is no longer determined by how many Star Cards you have, it seems, which was a chief complaint about the beta. Many of these changes seem to reference some sort of XP/Milestone/Rank system that was nowhere to be found in the beta at all, so I guess we'll have to see how it works once it arrives. It…sounds more like a traditional shooter, but loot crates do still feel like the backbone of the upgrade economy.
This is not a major change at all. First of all, weapons are not being pulled out of crates as the Beta had no weapons in crates whatsoever. There were two weapons per class, as mentioned above. How can someone who covers gaming miss this plain-as-day fact? Each class had a progress bar when viewed on the Collection screen. Yes, class rank was partially based on the level of your star cards, but this was only a part of the progression.
The Beta allowed players to get a wide range of star cards at different levels to get a flavor for what sort of items will be available. The crate screen even says, "Crate contents and rarity distribution are intended for Multiplayer Beta only." The fact remains that there was a XP/Milestone/Rank system in the Beta, though it was limited. To say it was "nowhere to be found in the beta at all" suggests he didn't even play it.
The final straw for me is this complete fabrication from a piece written on October 10th:
That seems far less true in Battlefront 2, as during the beta I played many games where one standout player with a roster full of crazy Star Cards was the across the board MVP, racking up 40+ kills and thousands of points with a super hero or a beastly aircraft. No one could even touch them. The only way to really compete is to also have those upgrades and then skill can factor into play.
This is either total ignorance, or an out-and-out lie. There is no way to tell whether or not this MVP with 40+ kills had a "roster full of crazy Star Cards", whatever that means. I saw many MVP's with this kind of number of kills, but I can't count how many times I was in the top 5 playing as an Officer with 5 kills, nabbing a hero for a handful more, and predominantly scoring Team Support points.
Mr. Tassi also probably doesn't realize that he completely negated his own point. Ostensibly he is lamenting the fact that a player who buys his way into crates can acquire so many cards that he will dominate matches with 40+ kills. How, then, did these 'standout players' acquired these Star Cards?
He appears to be a busy man, with many games to play and write about, if one scans his Twitter stream. I'm sure he played it a little, read some subreddits, watched a few YouTube videos, then wrote his piece. I've written my fair share of articles and research papers–I can sniff out a lazy hack job because I wrote a few for a grade in College. I'm certain whatever editorial review there is at Forbes assumed he knew what he was talking about and ran with it, because a competent editor would have at least sniffed out his rhetorical failure. However, he raises so many strawman arguments, and reaches easily refuted conclusions, and reveals a clear predisposition against this system, that one must assume there was no editorial review at all.
I have no qualms with people who hate loot crate systems, no problem with those who hate microtransactions. I have no argument against those who take issue with EA on the merits. But what I cannot abide is intellectually dishonest and poorly researched hit pieces.


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On the precipice of Mother's Day, we decided to ask the mataharis, matriarchs, source of all our knowledge - our mothers - for their opinions. As born and bred Delhi women, half of what we know, are loyal to, and continue to use {even though times have changed}, are a function of what has been passed down. Shoes broke, zips broke, bags stained, clothes torn, clothes dirty… you know who fixed it? Your mother. We turned the tables, opened up the floor to them, and asked them for the one best service in Delhi they swear by. PS: Some of these have consistently delivered over the last 15 years. Damn right. Also, Mama knows best, so this list is worth bookmarking.
Kim Bros in Jorbagh for a Leather Upkeep
Essentially a shoe store {and iconic at that}, the owner, besides handcrafting his own shoes, specializes in mending leather products. Anyone who owns genuine leather will know the importance and difficulty of good upkeep. With over 30 years of experience with the material, Kim Brothers needs to be bookmarked for any and every repair, polish, or just good old restoration. PS: He's used to working with Louboutins, LV's, Tods and other high end luxury brands, so don't be scared. Mama told us.
Where: 13/3, Jor Bagh Colony Road, Jor Bagh; Contact: 01124645174
Guys and Dolls for a Mean Alteration
So many of our childhood memories are tied up in accompanying our mothers to the tailors. How was there always something to alter? Designers may come and go, but Guys and Dolls and their repertoire of tailors have stood the test of time. They alter just about anything {trousers, jeans, blazers, Indian rig outs, sari blouses}, and do a damn good job. If you're having something made from scratch, mama says always give a sample; although they'll manage a basic design excellently. She also says they're a bit pricey, but worth it.
Where: M-27 Gk-1; Contact: 01129234542
Wrapping Paper from Arjun Market in Gurgaon
We know mama taught you how to perfectly fold those edges, especially right before a birthday party, when all you wanted to do was rip open the present. Hand made paper is usually pricey, and can go up to INR 100 a sheet, but trust mama to find a thrifty alternative. The Arjun Market stationery shop in Gurgaon does gorgeous sheets of paper with embossed bits of design, at just INR 10/sheet. Since we're hoping the present is where the value is at.
Butter Soft Kulchas from Supreme Bakery
Mama always did our birthday parties right, and you know what always always worked on the menu… The channa kulchas. Without disclosing our age, know this, she's been going here for fresh, soft kulchas ever since. We promise it's been a sizable few years.
Where: 17, Sector 8 Market, R K Puram; Contact: 01126187237
Palmolive Charmis Cold Cream
For all the women, how many memories do you have raiding your mother's dressing table? And now, she's raiding ours. All them big beauty giants may have shown up, but mama says there's nothing like good old Charmis cream for dry skin, and cracked lips. We'll believe her, she looks radiant; or maybe we're biased. Mama also challenges you to find a cream equally good and at the same price.
Where: At your local supermarket
Excellence Parlor for Superior Beauty Treatments
Think of this as the friendly neighborhood parlor; small, non descript and enough room to change just your mind. Mama insists it beats the fancier big chains hollow, because they take excellent care of you, including milk on your body after a wax, chocolate and wine in your pedicures and bread on your face - all as part of beauty treatments, it's not a food fight.
Where: 13, Gulmohar Park; Contact: 01126963090
Bread from Le Marche
Mama takes her role as bread winner seriously, and swears by the selection at Le Marche. She advises you make a trip before noon to ensure you get the freshest picks. She also says don't hesitate to create a scene if the bread seems stale, they're happy to replace it. While you're there, buy yourself a chocolate truffle pastry from the Sugar and Spice corner {Khan Market}; they're the best.
Where: Shop No. 59-A, Khan Market; Contact: 01124640741
Parsi Dairy Kulfi in Delhi
Mothers are hooked up, and word spreads like wildfire when you're in the mother community. Mama tracked down the only Parsi Dairy Kulfi vendor in Delhi, which used to be sold on the sly, and is since publicly available. Head to Godrej Nature's Basket to lay your hands on some for yourself; mama says there's no Kulfi quite like this one.
Where: Find a store nearest you, and shop online, here.
Maharaj Ji Caterers for Vegetarian, Rajasthani and Punjabi Food
When mama wants the night off, she swears by his catering services, especially since one of our houses is strictly vegetarian, and he gets it. They're super flexible with the menu, will work around your dietary preferences, and will make it as authentic as can be. Mama says she likes them best because they take care of everything from the food to the service, and will cater just a small intimate dinner just as well as a giant soiree.
Contact: 9818124112
Kamini Aunty for Hair Care and Hair Loss
Mama loves to play with our hair, and she says it'll be tragic if there's nothing left to play with. Gone are the days of night time oiling sessions; she has found us a replacement. It's Kamini Aunty and her herbal packs, shampoos and conditioners, for any and every hair woe, including hair loss, dandruff and overall hair care.
Where: A 2/88, Safdurjung Enclave, Second Floor; Contact: 011 26173702
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I attended the session entitled "7 Deadly Sins of Landing Page of Design" presented by Tim Ash, President & CEO, SiteTuners.com (Twitter @tim_ash). Here the seven deadly sins of landing page design, outlined by Ash in a very humorous fashion:
1. Unclear call to action.
Focus your visitors on one thing. What it is that you want people to do on each of your pages? 1-800 Flowers is one of the big companies that was messing this up (on their product detail page).
Use Attention Wizard heatmap to find where people are looking on your page.
2. Too many options - steps.
Reduce the friction between the user and the product they are seeking. Show main categories that are most popular on your page - not every subcategory and product on each page.
3. Asking for too much information.
Require less information in your forms to increase conversions. Do not ask questions that are not absolutely unnecessary, or inappropriate. Read Seth Godin's Permission Marketing.
4. Too much text.
Do not make your visitors to suffer. Do not write in paragraph form. Instead use headlines and bullet points.
5. Not keeping your promises.
Intent is the number one factor in conversion. If a user clicks on a pay-per-click ad that says "Best Digital Camera" then they expect to come across the best digital camera. If they land on a page that does not match that query and the promise of seeing reviews of the best digital cameras, then they will promptly leave.
6. Too many visual distractions.
Use visual hierarchy to organize information, just like in an outline. Only important things should be bright and bold. Use other colors/sizes to organize information. Do not make everything equally important or unimportant.
7. Lack of trust.
Provide trust symbols in visible places (top 2/3 of the area visible through a monitor). This can be a "McCaffee Secure" symbol, brands that you work with, mentions in the press - whatever will increase trust by association.
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The European Central Bank and the Bank of England both decided to leave their official interest rates unchanged, a day after the U.S.'s Federal Reserve launched a new bid to kick-start the U.S. economy. The ECB's governing council, at its regular monthly meeting, left all of its interest rates untouched, while the BOE's Monetary Policy Committee voted against an immediate expansion of its bond purchasing program and also left its key interest rate unchanged.
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Orange Teriyaki Tofu
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- 500 g firm tofu (2 blocks)
- 1⁄4 cup tamari soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1⁄2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons orange peel, grated
- Cut tofu into large bite-sized squares and place in bowl.
- Blend remaining ingredients. Pour over tofu. If time allows, marinate for one hour or longer.
- Remove tofu from marinade and place in small casserole dish along with 1/2 cup marinade.
- Bake uncovered in preheated 375°F oven for one hour, gently stirring and basting with marinade every 20 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or fresh coriander.
- Serve with rice and salad.
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Welcome to Grease and Grace!
We're glad you stopped in! Here at Grease and Grace we offer a wide variety of products and styles, and most everything has that retro feel. From handmade greeting cards, to bespoke custom orders, apparel, and ready to buy gifts, we have something different to offer for the unique person on your shopping list (or treat yourself!)
Fun & Quirky, Cute & Kitsch.
Unique Gifts for Unique People!
Our mission is to create quality artisan home decor & greeting cards, jewelry, and gifts which appeal to the underground audiences, like fans of rockabilly, mid-century-modern, and pre 70's style.
Think marketplace. Or little boutique shop with lots of goodies on the shelves to dig through. Maybe some awesome garage in the middle of nowhere with cool things to sort through.
Fun, Unique, quirky, and kitsch. That's us! Grease and Grace has a little something for every niche. The stylish boho beauty, the automotive obsessed greaser guy, the witchy woman, the sci fi Cthulhu fan, the lovers of retro and vintage, and generally anyone who digs it!
Family Owned & Operated
Grease and Grace is a family run gift shop.
Family owned and operated means a few things:
Importantly, it means great quality products, because we care. Our souls go into making our art. What we make is well-crafted, unique, and often one-of-a-kind.
It also means everything that ships is packaged by one person. All quality inspection, packaging, and shipping is done with the utmost care.
Family owned also means superior customer service. There are no unanswered emails, no confusing terms or conditions. We pride ourselves on our excellent reviews from our (often repeat) customers!
So, Who is the Family?
Each artist has a bio and gallery section.
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About the Artists!
The owner, Deanna, is a busy artist, wife, & mother, and lives with Multiple Sclerosis. The other artists are Cindy and Dean, a husband and wife team. The three combine talents to bring you a collection of arts you won't find elsewhere.


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Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
An ESOP is a complex tax qualified retirement plan that provides business owners and employees with substantial tax and business advantages not otherwise available with other types of qualified retirement plans. In fact, Congress purposefully designed ESOPs to facilitate the tax-advantaged sale of businesses to employees and, in certain circumstances, Congress also allows ESOP-owned companies to be structured so that their corporate earnings are effectively non-taxable. But Congress grants these substantial tax benefits through a qualified retirement plan vehicle that, in addition to being subject to myriad tax requirements, is also subject to ERISA's stringent fiduciary duties of prudence and loyalty.
Navigating ESOP's complex tax and fiduciary issues requires specialized experience. Led by Dan Janich, the attorneys of HJRF have been nationally recognized trusted ESOP advisors for over 25 years using innovative approaches and methodologies to guide corporate entities in all aspects of the design, establishment and implementation of ESOPs. We also have extensive experience in advising ESOP fiduciaries on their fiduciary duties, and on defending them from DOL investigations and lawsuits, e.g., using in part novel theories on ESOP note valuations, Robert Rachal recently won summary judgment and related rulings greatly limiting exposures in a lawsuit challenging the sale of one of the largest closely held ESOPs, a billion-dollar plus hotel company
Our ESOP clients include selling shareholders, lenders, trustees and plan fiduciaries. Our experience in ESOP transactions ranges from corporate acquisitions and mergers, establishment of a plan to incentivize the work force or to ease a business ownership transition and succession, as a financing tool for management and leveraged buyouts, and in connection with shareholder liquidity events.
In order to provide our clients with an integrated all-encompassing experience, we work closely with a network of other ESOP professionals such as feasibility study consultants, valuation advisors and investment bankers.
All Inclusive Representation
We work closely with our small and middle market business clients to ascertain their objectives and then devise the most appropriate strategy at every phase to meet their objectives as a plan sponsor and, where applicable, as a selling shareholder:
Establishment of the ESOP
- Feasibility study analysis
- Draw up ESOP plan and trust documents
- Draw up all ESOP transaction-related documents
Administration of the ESOP
- Advise on share distributions and repurchase procedures
- Advise on compliance with ERISA
- Advise and representation related to IRS and DOL audits
- Advise regarding issues involved in ESOP terminations
Rescuing the ESOP
We specialize and have unique experience in addressing issues that ESOPs encounter on a regular basis that may impact or threaten their continued viability. Clients call us "Mr. Fix It" because we fix what is broken in the operation or management of the ESOP and allow the entity to continue to operate successfully.
Terminating the ESOP
When necessary, clients retain us to terminate the ESOP. Our approach to these assignments is to conduct the termination as efficiently as possible while protecting the interests of everyone involved.
Executive Compensation for ESOP Owned Companies
- Develop key employee incentive plans for senior management that complement the operation of the ESOP
Representation of ESOP Trustees and Fiduciaries
- Provide counseling on their fiduciary obligations
- Advise on governance issues
- Provide counseling and representation in IRS and DOL audits.
Publications and Presentations
Dan Janich is actively involved in The ESOP Association and the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), having served in leadership positions in ESOP trade organizations, and he is frequently called upon to speak at national and local conferences on various of issues of concern to the ESOP community. Led by Dan and Robert Rachal, attorneys at HJRF also speak and write extensively for the ABA Labor and Tax sections and the Joint Committee on Employee Benefits, on issues from tax compliance to fiduciary duties and litigation avoidance. Representative publications and presentations include:
- Robert Rachal, chapter co-author, ERISA Litigation (BNA 5th 2014) Chpt. 41 "Fiduciary Duties Regarding 401(k) & ESOP Investments in Employer Stock.
- Dan Janich, co-author on Equity Interests in Limited Liability Corporations, 20 The Journal of Employee Ownership Law and Finance 19 (Winter 2008); expanded and reprinted in Equity Compensation for Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)(NCEO, 1st 2009).
- Dan Janich, co-author on Securities Law Considerations in Decision-Maker's Guide to Equity Compensation (NCEO, 1st 2007; updated in 2nd ed. 2011).
- Dan Janich, author of Underwater Stock Options and Repricing Strategy: Is Your Company Drowning in Confusion? 13 The Journal of Employee Ownership Law and Finance 17 (Fall 2001); reprinted in Stock Options: Beyond the Basics (NCEO, 2nd 2003), and Selected Issues in Stock Options (NCEO, 1st ed. 2004); updated in 18 The Journal of Employee Ownership Law and Finance 53 (Winter 2006); reprinted or updated in Selected Issues in Equity Compensation (NCEO, 3rd ed. 2006 – 8th ed. 2011).
- Robert Rachal, author article, "Proof of Imprudence, Causation, and Damages in Fiduciary Breach Claims Involving Plan Investments," in Bloomberg Law Reports, Labor & Employment (February 2012).
- Robert Rachal, co-author article, "2010 Employer Stock Cases: The Good and the Better – The Defense Perspective," in Bloomberg BNA, Pension & Benefits Daily (February 17, 2011).
- Robert Rachal, co-author article, "Plan and Corporate Governance: Protecting Your Directors and Officers From Personal Liability Under ERISA," HR Advisor (July/August 2005).
- Dan Janich, speaker on "Is an ESOP Right for You?" at 3rd Annual Holifield Employee Benefit Seminar, Knoxville, Tennessee (September, 2016).
- Dan Janich and Robert Rachal, panel presenters at National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) 2016 National Conference on "ESOP Fiduciary Duties & Corporate Governance: Compliance & Litigation Perspectives" (April 2016, Minneapolis, MN).
- Dan Janich, panel presenter at NCEO Employee Ownership Conference 2015 on "The Valuation Report Checklist: What Trustees Should Look For" (March 2015, Denver, CO).
- Dan Janich, panel presenter at 2014 ESOP Association Midwest Regional Conference on "Executive Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans for ESOP Companies" (Sept. 2014, Oakbrook, IL).
- Robert Rachal, moderator of ABA JCEB Webinar on "It's a New World for ESOPS: The DOL/Great Banc Fiduciary Process Agreement and Recent Court Decisions" (Oct. 2014).
- Dan Janich speaker at NCEO Employee Ownership Conference 2014 on "Compensating and Incentivizing LLC Employees Through Equity Compensation: An Attractive Alternative to ESOPs" (April 2014, Atlanta GA).
- Robert Rachal, panel presenter at ABA Employee Benefits Committee mid-winter meeting on "ESOP Litigation Update" (February, 2014, New Orleans, LA).
- Robert Rachal, speaker at ABA JCEB Teleconference on "Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") Litigation Trends and Hot Button Issues" (June 2013).
- Dan Janich, speaker at NCEO/Beyster Institute Employee Ownership Conference 2013 on "Compensation for Privately Held Companies: Forms of Executive Compensation" (April 2013, Seattle, WA).
- Dan Janich, panel presenter for NCEO Webinar, on "Top 10 Considerations for the Design and Roll-out of Equity Compensation Plans" (February 2012).
- Dan Janich, panel presenter at NCEO/Beyster Institute Employee Ownership Conference on "Reality TV: Lessons Learned Structuring Executive Compensation in ESOP Companies" (April 2011, Denver, CO).
- Robert Rachal, co-chair of ABA JCEB National Institute program on ERISA Litigation, and panel presenter on "Employer Stock Litigation, and Fee Litigation" (November 2011, Chicago, IL).
- Robert Rachal, panel presenter at ABA JCEB National Institute ERISA Litigation on "Employer Stock Litigation" (November 2010, Chicago, IL).
- Dan Janich, panel presenter for NCEO Webinar on "What Kind of Equity Plans are Exempt and What are Not?" and "Navigating the 409A Deferred Compensation Plan Rules" (Nov. 2009).
- Dan Janich, moderator and speaker at NCEO/Beyster Institute Employee Ownership Conference on "Stock Appreciation Rights, Phantom Stock & Warrants" (April 2009, Portland, OR).
- Dan Janich, moderator and speaker at NCEO/Beyster Institute Joint Annual Conference on "Plan Litigation and Latest Trends in Equity Compensation" (April 2008, Chicago, IL).
- Dan Janich, moderator and speaker at NCEO/Beyster Institute Joint Annual Conference on "Negotiating & Structuring Stock Compensation" (March 2007, San Diego, CA).
- Robert Rachal, speaker at ASPPA Conference, on "The DOL Speaks, on Employer Securities: Do's and Dont's" (Washington, D.C.) (April 2006).
- Dan Janich, panel presenter for NCEO Webinar on "Types of Equity Compensation" (April 2006).
- Robert Rachal, speaker ABA Annual Meeting, Business Law and JCEB Presentation on "Director and Officer Liability Under ERISA" (August 2003, San Francisco, CA).


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William E. "Bill" Gamble died Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Avista Healthcare in Cherry Hill. He was 73.
Born in New Brunswick to the late Howard and Mary (Dunham) Gamble he lived in North Brunswick before moving to Mount Laurel five years ago. He was a salesman for Water Ink Technologies in Cinnaminson before his retirement in 2009. Prior to that he worked as a press operator at Avery Label in North Brunswick for 20 years.
Bill enjoyed his boat, weekends on Long Beach Island, spending time with family, and in his younger years, riding his motorcycle.
In addition to his parents Mr. Gamble is also predeceased by his brother John Gamble. Surviving are his wife Jody (Febinger) Gamble; his daughter Julie Morin and her husband Robert of Mount Laurel; his son William H. Gamble and his wife Kathryn of Buffalo, New York; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Edward and Diane Febinger, Gilbert and Nancy Febinger, Wilda Bleakley, Keith and Cheryl Febinger and Amy Febinger; and eight grandchildren Rachel, Erica, William Peter, Christian, Aimee, Riley, Gabriella, and William Cash.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Selover Funeral Home, 555 Georges Road, North Brunswick followed by a 10:30 AM funeral service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park in North Brunswick. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, https://fundraise.michaeljfox.org/billgamblememorialpage